Biography
THUNE, John, a Representative and a Senator from South Dakota; born in Pierre, Hughes County, S. Dak., January 7, 1961; graduated from Jones County High School, S. Dak., 1979; B.S., Biola University, La Mirada, Calif., 1983; M.B.A., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, S. Dak., 1984; executive director, South Dakota state municipal league; board of directors, National League of Cities; staff, United States Senator James Abdnor of South Dakota 1985-1986; South Dakota state Republican party executive director 1989-1991; director, South Dakota state railroad division 1991-1993; director, South Dakota state municipal league 1993-1996; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fifth and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-January 3, 2003); was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Eighth Congress in 2002, but was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Senate; elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 2004 for the term beginning January 3, 2005.

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.RES.546A resolution designating May 2008 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month" and the week of...05/01/2008Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanim...
S.RES.543A resolution designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week".
04/30/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3600)
S.RES.496A resolution honoring the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the carving of the Crazy Horse ...04/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2362)
S.2558A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify a definition.
01/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.2260A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...12/19/2007Received in the House.
S.2265An Act to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...11/08/2007Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
S.RES.306A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.
09/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.975A bill granting the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate forest fire protection comp...08/13/2007Signed by President.
S.1716A bill to amend the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery and Iraq Accountabilit...08/13/2007Signed by President.
S.2012A bill to amend the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountabili...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1901A bill to amend Public Law 98-513 to provide for the inheritance of small fractional interests wi...07/30/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S.1809A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that distributions from an individua...07/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.824A bill to amend Public Law 106-348 to extend the authorization for establishing a memorial in the...07/12/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S.1742A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine...06/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.1559A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to reauthorize the pro...06/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.36A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to establish a biofuels promotion prog...05/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1291A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the renewable energy produ...05/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1106A bill to extend the additional duty on ethanol, to require an investigation into certain ethanol...04/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1085A bill to require air carriers to publish customer service data and flight delay history.
04/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.922A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3356-3357)
S.944A bill to require that an independent review of the efficiency and effectiveness of all headquart...03/20/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.388A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with w...01/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.331A bill to provide grants from moneys collected from violations of the corporate average fuel econ...01/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S756-757)
S.321A bill to establish pilot projects under the Medicare program to provide incentives for home heal...01/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.160A bill to provide for compensation to the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Sioux Tribes of South Dakota...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S.161A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for annual cost-of-living adjustments to...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.1759A bill to provide for the review of agricultural mergers and acquisitions by the Department of Ju...05/07/2008Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights. Hea...
S.2973A bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.
05/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 727.
S.2958A bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.
05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3710-3712)
S.2938A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for membe...04/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.RES.524A resolution honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of the owners of small business concerns in the ...04/28/2008Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.522A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r...04/22/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.519A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...04/18/2008Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.2863A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for cert...04/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2835A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the purchase of health insurance with ...04/09/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.970A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl...04/08/2008Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
S.2812A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the provision of telehealth ser...04/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2437-2438)
S.2821A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clea...04/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.501A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...04/03/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
S.2788A bill to impose admitting privilege requirements with respect to physicians who perform abortion...03/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.485A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta...03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2785A bill to amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under ...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriati...03/12/2008By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.2681A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American...02/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432)
S.2639A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding...02/14/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.RES.446A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
02/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.2619A bill to protect innocent Americans from violent crime in national parks.
02/11/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 573.
S.2144A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of feasibility relating to the const...01/31/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
S.2579A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S497-498)
S.2580A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the participation in higher education...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2400A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to continue to ...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
S.2543A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in cir...01/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.420A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
01/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2498A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
S.RES.409A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...12/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2489A bill to enhance and provide to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Angostura Irrigation Project certain ...12/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S.2477A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for cooperative governing of individual ...12/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.405A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.
12/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1965A bill to protect children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, to enhance eff...12/12/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.2453A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to clarify requirements relating to non...12/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.402A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.
12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15251)
S.J.RES.27A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to th...12/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.J.RES.26A joint resolution supporting a base Defense Budget that at the very minimum matches 4 percent of...12/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...12/04/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.RES.366A resolution designating November 2007 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...11/16/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2358A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit human-animal hybrids.
11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14490-14491)
S.RES.384A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Mont...11/15/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2269A bill to reauthorize the Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project.
10/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.RES.357A bill designating the week of November 11 through November 17, 2007, as "National Veterans Aware...10/26/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.953A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable ...10/23/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation ...
S.2215A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Protective Security Advisor Pr...10/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200)
S.2193A bill to provide for a 5-year SCHIP reauthorization for coverage of low-income children, an exp...10/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.2152A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health I...10/15/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.2159A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...10/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2154A bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain e...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.J.RES.20A joint resolution to disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the imp...10/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.2119A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2075A bill to ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to revi...09/20/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.CON.RES.47A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an ind...09/18/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11667-11668)
S.RES.292A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2007, as "National Assisted Living Week"...09/07/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2021A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to...09/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11215-11216)
S.479A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.
09/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11097-11101)
S.1934A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
S.1935A bill to establish a Commission on Congressional Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal ...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.1958A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued patient qua...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.296A resolution designating September 2007 as "National Youth Court Month".
08/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1430A bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investmen...07/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10141-10142)
S.1606A bill to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive policy on the care and management of w...07/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9858)
S.1827A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prompt payment to pharmacies un...07/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9619)
S.RES.271A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.
07/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1748A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine...06/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
S.1694A bill to authorize resources for sustained research and analysis to address colony collapse diso...06/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1697A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for residential biomass fue...06/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.82A resolution designating August 16, 2007 as "National Airborne Day".
06/20/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1623A bill to require the withholding of United States contributions to the United Nations until the ...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7742-7743)
S.1605A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare...06/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7642-7643)
S.1496A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include pollinators in certain conservation prog...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7537)
S.1566A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to improve that Act, and for other purposes.
06/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.1390A bill to provide for the issuance of a "forever stamp" to honor the sacrifices of the brave men ...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.RES.220A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.
06/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1494A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Ty...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6863-6864)
S.1502A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to encourage owners and operators of privately-held...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1503A bill to improve domestic fuels security.
05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6866-6867)
S.1514A bill to revise and extend provisions under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.
05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6875)
S.37A bill to enhance the management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive wa...05/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6551-6553)
S.15A bill to establish a new budget process to create a comprehensive plan to rein in spending, redu...05/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6463-6464)
S.34A bill to promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and u...05/22/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
05/22/2007Received in the House.
S.1439A bill to reauthorize the broadband loan and loan guarantee program under title VI of the Rural E...05/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6951-6952)
S.RES.205A resolution designating June 2007 as "National Internet Safety Month".
05/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1376A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and expand the drug discount program unde...05/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6057)
S.1356A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to establish industrial bank holding company re...05/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.1312A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret-bal...05/08/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 141.
S.RES.165A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ...04/23/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1146A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health care for veterans who live in rur...04/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4692-4693)
S.1149A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to author...04/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4693)
S.1154A bill to promote biogas production, and for other purposes.
04/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1155A bill to treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate.
04/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4694)
S.RES.157A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex...04/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.149A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech Unive...04/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.193A bill to increase cooperation on energy issues between the United States Government and foreign ...04/12/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
S.481A bill to recruit and retain more qualified individuals to teach in Tribal Colleges or Universiti...04/10/2007Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
S.1036A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit human cloning.
03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4173-4174)
S.1001A bill to restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
03/28/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
S.1012A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to assure meaningful disclosures of the terms ...03/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.988A bill to extend the termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical l...03/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.989A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to clarify that the value of certain funeral...03/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.978A bill to authorize the awarding of the Medal of Honor to Woodrow W. Keeble for his acts of valor...03/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.RES.122A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...03/23/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.935A bill to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit P...03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3371-3372)
S.CON.RES.20A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that no funds should be cut off or reduc...03/16/2007Received in the House.
S.779A bill to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3194-3195)
S.872A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the excise tax provisions and income ...03/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.881A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track mainten...03/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3136)
S.807A bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 t...03/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.809A bill to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exempt qualified public housing agencies...03/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.242A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of presc...03/07/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, an...
S.773A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees...03/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2710)
S.RES.97A resolution relative to the death of Thomas F. Eagleton, former United States Senator for the St...03/06/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.641A bill to express the sense of Congress that no funds should be cut off or reduced for American t...02/16/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 45.
S.658A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to improve the process for listing, recovery p...02/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.638A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing and infrastru...02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.648A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the eligibility age for receipt of non-re...02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.561A bill to repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with...02/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1904)
S.573A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to imp...02/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.502A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the ta...02/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.70A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq a...02/05/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1579)
S.458A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the treatment of certain ph...01/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.415A bill to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to prevent the use of the legal system ...01/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.404A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country o...01/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1239)
S.397A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refundable credit agains...01/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.356A bill to ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced...01/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S842-843)
S.315A bill to establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes.
01/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S678-679)
S.CON.RES.3A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States...01/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S706)
S.284A bill to provide emergency agricultural disaster assistance.
01/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.291A bill to establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes.
01/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.243A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by red...01/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.244A bill to improve women's access to health care services and provide improved medical care by red...01/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.251A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of presc...01/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.19A resolution honoring President Gerald Rudolph Ford.
01/09/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.113A bill to make appropriations for military construction and family housing projects for the Depar...01/08/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 4.
S.195A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to establish permanent authority for the Secretary...01/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.85A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to clarify that territorie...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S93)
S.101A bill to update and reinvigorate universal service provided under the Communications Act of 1934...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.170A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.180A bill to provide a permanent deduction for State and local general sales taxes.
01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S167)
S.J.RES.1A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to re...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S186-187)